Wednesday - September 16, 2026

U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maryland

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Rep. Sarbanes: Maryland Congressional Delegation Pushes for Answers From State Department of Labor on Delivery of Unemployment Benefits
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. John P. Sarbanes, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Representative John Sarbanes (D-Md.), joined by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Representatives Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, Andy Harris, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony Brown, Jamie Raskin, and David Trone, sent a letter to the Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL) pressing for answers regarding their delivery of unemployment benefits to Marylanders impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and u  more
Rep. Trone Releases PSAs Encouraging Marylanders to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: In honor of National Immunization Month and in light of recent reports showing that the COVID-19 vaccination rate among Western Marylanders is especially low, Representative David Trone (MD-06) released a series of Public Service Announcements (PSAs) encouraging Marylanders to get the COVID vaccine. "We all need to do our part to end this pandemic once and for all by getting vaccinated against COVID-19," sa  more
Reps. Brown, Wittman Introduce Pilot Program to Improve Military Tactical Vehicle Safety
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Anthony Brown, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2021: Congressman Anthony Brown (D-Md.) and Congressman Rob Wittman (R-Va.) introduced the 1st Lt. Hugh Conor McDowell Safety in Armed Forces Equipment Act of 2021 to establish a pilot program that authorizes the use of data recorders, or "black boxes," to improve the safety and effectiveness of military tactical vehicles. In 2019, lawmakers requested a study on non-combat deaths involving tact  more
Sen. Van Hollen Joins Colleagues in Urging HHS Secretary to Distribute Remaining COVID-19 Relief for Health Care Providers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) who led 41 of their bipartisan colleagues in urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra to distribute the funds remaining in the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and other health care relief programs. Over the course of the pandemic, Congress has appropriated $178   more
Sens. Cardin, Van Hollen Announce More Than $500,000 in Federal Funding for Easton/Newnam Field Airport
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (both D-Md.) announced $500,267 in federal funds for the Easton/Newnam Field Airport in Talbot County, including more than $50,000 in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. These funds will help support critical infrastructure improvements to the airport, which is an important economic driver for the region. "The American Rescue Plan has provided  more
Sens. Cardin, Van Hollen, Raskin Announce $260,000 in Federal Funding for Carroll County Regional Airport
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressman Jamie Raskin (all D-Md.) announced $260,000 in federal funding for the Carroll County Regional/Jack B Poage Field Airport, including $26,000 in American Rescue Plan funds. These funds will help support crucial infrastructure improvements to the airport, which is an important economic driver for the region. "The American Rescue Plan has provid  more
Sens. Cardin, Van Hollen, Rep. Sarbanes Announce More Than $13 Million in Federal Funding for BWI Airport
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressman John Sarbanes (all D-Md.) announced $13,231,306 in federal funding for the Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport, including over $3,250,000 in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. These funds will help support crucial infrastructure improvements to the airport, which is a major economic driver for our  more
Sens. Van Hollen, Cardin Announce More Than $500,000 in Federal Funding for Easton/Newnam Field Airport
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced $500,267 in federal funds for the Easton/Newnam Field Airport in Talbot County, including more than $50,000 in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. These funds will help support critical infrastructure improvements to the airport, which is an important economic driver for the region. "As we build back better, investing i  more
Sens. Van Hollen, Cardin, Rep. Raskin Announce $260,000 in Federal Funding for Carroll County Regional Airport
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2021: U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman Jamie Raskin (all D-Md.) announced $260,000 in federal funding for the Carroll County Regional/Jack B Poage Field Airport, including $26,000 in American Rescue Plan funds. These funds will help support crucial infrastructure improvements to the airport, which is an important economic driver for the region. "As we build back   more
Sens. Van Hollen, Cardin, Rep. Raskin Announce $260,000 in Federal Funding for Carroll County Regional Airport
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2021: U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman Jamie Raskin (all D-Md.) announced $260,000 in federal funding for the Carroll County Regional/Jack B Poage Field Airport, including $26,000 in American Rescue Plan funds. These funds will help support crucial infrastructure improvements to the airport, which is an important economic driver for the region. "As we build back bett  more
Sens. Van Hollen, Cardin, Rep. Sarbanes Announce More Than $13 Million in Federal Funding for BWI Airport
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman John Sarbanes (all D-Md.) announced $13,231,306 in federal funding for the Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport, including over $3,250,000 in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. These funds will help support crucial infrastructure improvements to the airport, which is a major economic driver for ou  more
Sens. Van Hollen, Cardin, Rep. Sarbanes Announce More Than $13 Million in Federal Funding for BWI Airport
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. John P. Sarbanes, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2021: Congressman John Sarbanes, along with U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (all D-Md.), announced $13,231,306 in federal funding for the Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport, including over $3,250,000 in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. These funds will help support crucial infrastructure improvements to the airport, which is a ma  more